In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Sennheiser CX True Wireless. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 6 g Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.08% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 7 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |
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